Question
The baby has had a fever for a week and now has rashes on the chest and back as well as the inguinal area. The hospital examination showed a C-reactive protein level of 25, and the doctor said it was a bacterial infection accompanied by a viral rash. The doctor prescribed pediatric herb granules, cefixime, and anti-inflammatory granules. Now that the rashes have subsided and the fever has disappeared, there is still some coughing with phlegm. Is it still necessary to take medication, or is it okay to just take cefixime?
Answer
Dear inquirer, based on the information you provided, it is common for babies to develop rashes after having a fever for a week. It is also common for the fever to subside after the rashes appear. Currently, the baby only has symptoms of coughing with phlegm. It is recommended to continue taking cefixime and carboxymethylsteramine granules while maintaining a light diet.